The Olive Oil Club™

FAQs

• Will I get a new oil every month?

  We curate new, exciting EVOOs from small-batch producers that change every month, meaning you'll get to try as many as 12 per year.

  Although you might come across the same producer, you'll receive a different oil every month, getting to try several different regions, styles, and varieties throughout the year.

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• Does this order come with a bottle?

  No, the Olive Oil Club is only pouches that arrive through your letterbox. However, you save £20 on one of our ceramics when you join the Club, the perfect pourer for these olive oil pouches.

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• What material is your pouch made of?

  Our pouches are BPA and phthalate-free, made from the following material: PET12/ 7ALU/ 15NY/ PE120.

  Due to the nature of extra virgin olive oil, these multi-layer plastic pouches are the best solution available. We've spoken to olive oil and sustainability experts alike—and this is the best format to keep the oil in its top-quality condition while keeping the carbon impact and packaging waste low.

  Currently it cannot be stored in compostable or plant-based options on the market at this time.

  We are actively looking for an even better alternative. If you know of any food-grade, hardy materials for fresh oils—drop us a line.

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• Can I choose the oil? 

  Currently, we can't offer a choice of oil in the Olive Oil Club due to the nature of supporting small-batch producers and planning all the oil with them at their annual harvest. However, if you do not like a particular style, do let us know and we’ll certainly try to accommodate within what’s available. Feedback is also welcome as it helps us source better next time!

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• Is this oil organic?

  Our producers all farm organically to the EU standard without any synthetics or chemical "cides". However, as we only work with small farms, some have not yet been certified—which is why we cannot legally label it as “organic”, unless it has the certification. Many of them, though, are well on their way in the conversion and audit process (it takes a few years), so we hope to share more soon.

  Currently, our Greek oil from Sparta, Spanish oil from Andalucía, and Italian oils from Tuscany and Sicily carry the organic certification on their label.

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• Is this cold-pressed?

  Welcome you to the fascinating, yet very confusing world of extra virgin olive oil. We wrote an article all about the term "cold-pressed" if you'd like to read up in detail, but in short, it is just a marketing buzzword, as by legal definition in the EU, extra virgin olive oil is extracted without any heat or chemicals and only comes from the “first pressing” (more like squeezing) of the olives—which is exactly the definition of our products.

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